Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- Newly elected Nuapada MLA Jay Dholakia arrived at the BJP state headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Saturday following his decisive victory in the Nuapada bypoll. Party workers accorded a large welcome to Dholakia, who is scheduled to visit Puri to offer prayers at the Jagannath Temple later today.

Sources reported that Jay Dholakia arrived at the BJP state office earlier in the day and was greeted by senior party leaders, including CM Mohan Majhi and Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal. Photographs and garlands marked the reception as leaders and cadre posed with the newly elected legislator.

Speaking at the event, Dholakia thanked the voters of Nuapada and the state leadership for their support. "This victory is not min...